CMT Corner Beading Bit - 3/8" x 47/64" with 3/16" Radius and 1/4" Shank is a precision router bit from CMT designed to cut decorative bead profiles at the corners of workpieces. Whether you are crafting furniture details, refreshing traditional moldings, or adding classic edge beads to solid hardwood and sheet goods, this carbide-tipped bit delivers clean, consistent results on a wide range of materials. Run the profile twice - once on each face - to complete a full corner bead, giving your project the kind of refined, traditional look that hand-routing and shaping alone cannot easily achieve.

Key Features

• Carbide-Tipped (HW) Cutting Edges - industrial-grade hard metal carbide tips stay sharper longer, reducing the frequency of resharpening and maintaining clean bead profiles through extended use on hardwood, softwood, and composite sheet materials.
• CMT Orange PTFE Non-Stick Coating - the signature orange coating prevents pitch and resin buildup on the bit body, reduces heat generation during cutting, protects against corrosion, and extends overall tool life so you spend less time cleaning and more time routing.
• Ball-Bearing Pilot Guide - the integrated bearing runs along the workpiece edge to maintain consistent depth and alignment, allowing the bit to follow the material surface accurately without requiring a fence setup for most applications.
• 2-Flute (2-Tooth) Design - two cutting edges provide balanced cutting action that reduces vibration, produces a smoother bead surface, and improves feed rate consistency for cleaner profile results.
• Right-Hand Rotation - designed for standard right-hand router operation, making this bit compatible with virtually all handheld routers and router tables without any special configuration.
• 1/4" Shank Diameter - the 1/4" shank fits a wide range of router collets including compact and trim routers, giving hobbyists and professionals alike access to this profile bit with tools they likely already own.
• Run-It-Twice Corner Bead Method - routing both faces of the corner with a single bit creates a perfectly symmetrical, complete corner bead - an efficient technique that eliminates the need for a separate matched pair of bits.

Why This Product

• The 3/16" radius profile produces a classic, proportional bead that suits furniture joinery, cabinet face frames, door frames, and decorative molding work - a versatile shape that reads as refined without being overly ornate.
• The PTFE non-stick coating and carbide-tipped cutting edges work together to handle the full range of common woodworking materials - from solid hardwood and softwood to MDF, plywood, and laminates - without requiring frequent bit changes or extensive cleanup between operations.
• At 1/4" shank diameter with a compact total length of 2 25/64", this bit is well-suited for use in trim routers and smaller handheld routers, giving woodworkers the flexibility to use it freehand or in a table-mounted setup.
• The two-pass corner bead technique means one bit creates a complete, mirrored corner profile - a practical, cost-effective solution compared to purchasing profile-and-counter-profile matched sets for the same decorative result.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 861.048.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1"
• Cutting Height: 47/64"
• Cutting Height (Secondary): 19/64"
• Total Length: 2 25/64"
• Radius: 3/16"
• Shank: 1/4"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Blade Material: Carbide-Tipped (HW)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Corner Bead Profiles
• Decorative Corner Work
• Edge Beading on Furniture Components
• Traditional Molding Profiles
• Cabinet and Door Frame Details